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ZURICH, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has named Nicko Debenham, director of development and sustainability at Armajaro Trading Ltd., as its chairman for the 2013-2015 term. Debenham most recently served as WCF co-vice chairman and has more than 25 years' experience in the West African cocoa sector. WCF also used the occasion to proudly announce its 100(th) company member. The news came at WCF's semiannual Board meeting, taking place here one day ahead...
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmer's(®) Cocoa Butter Formula(®), the No. 1 Cocoa Butter brand in the United States, joins the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in support of their efforts to provide economic, social and environmental development in cocoa-growing communities. As one of the first cocoa butter skin care brands in the US, Palmer's has become synonymous with cocoa butter. Like the WCF, the brand recognizes the benefits associated with the cocoa...
Contest calls for creation of Healthy Energy Team and original videos promoting Xe (PRWEB) October 20, 2012 To promote its newest Xoçai™ product, the Xe Healthy Energy Drink, Marketing Xocolate International Corporation (MXI-Corp) is running a video creation and product promotion contest. The contest, open to all U.S. and Canadian distributors Affiliate level or higher, calls for participants to create an original video promoting the product, develop a Healthy Energy Team and grow...
More Grown-ups Joining the Costume Party and Looking for Sophisticated Alternatives to Those Little Mass-Market Bars. (PRWEB) October 20, 2012 “If all the headlines are to be believed, North Americans are in a frightfully good mood when it comes to Halloween spending this year,” says Ecole Chocolat Founder Pam Williams, pointing to recent National Retail Federation and other research findings that show a record number of people plan to celebrate Halloween by buying costumes,...
Cocoa the pure form of chocolate has been proven to reduce the risk of stroke and improve blood flow for people with Type 2 Diabetes Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2012 Diabetes Support Supplements, a new dietary supplement from ProactiveLife, is the first product to infuse pure cocoa powder with nine other ingredients to provide support for healthy blood glucose levels and cardiovascular support. Recent studies have shown pure cocoa lowers cardiovascular risk. According...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) announces nine new members from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, Switzerland, and the United States. The diverse companies join cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, processors, supply chain managers, and other companies worldwide that are committed to a sustainable cocoa economy. The new WCF members are: Agro-Traders Limited - Headquartered in Akure, NigeriaCOCOCO Chocolatiers Inc. - Calgary, Alberta,...
The Omega Squares are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are almost nonexistent, but necessary, in American diets. (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 Marketing Xocolate International Corporation (MXI-Corp), the leader in healthy dark chocolate, has added Omega Squares to its Xoçai™ line of products. The Omega Squares are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are almost nonexistent, but necessary, in American diets. Omega Squares promote the necessary balance of...
[ Watch the Video: Chocolate-Eating Countries Have More Nobel Prize Winners ] Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online New research from the New England Journal of medicine suggests that Cathy (from the comic strip “Cathy”) could one day win the next Nobel prize. Certain plant-based foods, such as green tea, fruits and, oh yes, chocolate and red wine have already been shown to improve cognitive function and even stave off the risk of dementia. The flavanols found...
HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker and TuttiFoodie.com announce The Chocolate Adventure Contest 2012--Sandwich Cookie Edition, challenging bakers of all skill levels to create an original sandwich cookie recipe made with at least one Scharffen Berger® chocolate product and at least one of twelve Adventure Ingredients. Entries are accepted from October 1, 2012 through January 2, 2013. "The Chocolate Adventure Contest is a real reflection of...
EAST ISLIP, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gunther Grant, Inc. (OTC Pinks: GNGR) reported today that its subsidiary, Got Chocolates, Inc. is continuing to receive additional orders for its gourmet chocolate products. The Company has deployed a new sales and marketing strategy to sell direct to consumers in addition to receiving purchase orders from retail establishments. "We are very pleased with progress to date and are committed to driving shareholder value. The...
